Riviera Beach Uninsured Motorist Claim Settles for $3,000
One driver alleged that another driver rear-ended her vehicle while she was stopped in traffic at a red light. The injured driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. The other driver was uninsured, and the injured driver's own insurance company denied her claims.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Cervical Disc Injury Injuries
Cervical disc injuries involve damage to the intervertebral discs in the neck region (C1-C7). These injuries can include herniated discs, bulging discs, and disc degeneration accelerated by trauma.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $213,750
- County
- Palm Beach County, FL
- Resolved
- 1999
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Cervical Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $213,750 is above the median of $42,976 for cervical disc injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $18,000 to $139,701, based on 382 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In February 1995, a plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended while stopped at a red light at the intersection of W. Blue Heron Boulevard and Congress Avenue in Riviera Beach, Florida. The at-fault driver was uninsured. The plaintiff was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.
The plaintiff subsequently filed a claim against her own insurance provider, the defendant insurer, seeking uninsured motorist coverage under an existing policy. The defendant insurer denied all claims. Expert witnesses for the plaintiff included professionals in chiropractic, orthopedic surgery, and radiology. The defendant insurer presented expert testimony from an orthopedic surgeon.
The defendant insurer offered $3,000 to resolve the claim, which was made against a $10,000 policy.
Understanding This Case
- Many cervical disc injuries improve with conservative treatment. However, about 30% of cases may require surgical intervention, with varying degrees of permanent impairment.
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Palm Beach County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1999, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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